Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Relocation bonus

Vision insurance

Dynamic Research Inc. (DRI), a subsidiary of UK listed company AB Dynamics plc, has provided research and testing services to the world's leading vehicle manufacturers and suppliers for over 40 years. Today, DRI provides year-round dynamics and ADAS testing services to OEMs and autonomous vehicle developers from its Bakersfield, California proving ground. The company has enjoyed considerable success and strong growth and is an exciting place to work.

PLEASE NOTE:

In order to be considered, you must have experience directly in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Role Overview

The Senior Track Test Engineer is primarily responsible for conducting tests on vehicles to assess their performance and safety under various conditions.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned or requested.

Vehicle Testing:

Conducts track tests on vehicles to assess their performance including precision driving maneuvers, and the operation of various specialized track equipment such as steering robots, braking robots, robotic platforms, soft targets, etc.

Drives vehicles in various stages of production and development according to strict speed and position tolerances.

Checking and troubleshooting instrumentation and data collection systems

Understands requirements of existing test procedures and protocols.

Understands and complies with testing procedures and ensures the quality of the test output

Data Analysis:

Gathers data on vehicle dynamics, such as acceleration, braking, cornering, and stability

Analyzes test data to identify areas of improvement and to ensure vehicles meet safety and performance standards

Reporting:

Documents test results and provides detailed reports to customer for further review and development.

Communicates technical details in a clear and easily understandable manner.

Collaboration:

Interfaces with clients and internal team members

Coordinate with supervisor for any procedural questions or non-conforming test results

Maintaining equipment:

Operates and maintains various test equipment which may include robotic vehicle controllers, computers, computer guided targets, etc.

May be involved with the design, fabrication, and implementation of specialized test equipment.

Safety Compliance:

Ensures that all tests comply with industry safety regulations and standards

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviors

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or 3 years of relevant work experience.

Must have working knowledge of ADAS test procedures and test equipment such as AB Dynamics GST or 4Active systems pedestrian targets.

Ability to read and understand high level test requirements.

Maintain client confidentiality.

Ability to troubleshoot interconnected mechanical, electronic, and guidance systems.

Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge – jump starting vehicles, changing tires, etc.

Working knowledge of physics, electronics, dynamics, mechanical design and assembly, data protocols such as CAN, ethernet, etc.

Experience with MATLAB or other coding language.

Experience with MS Office products including Excel and Word

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be able to walk, bend, reach, and lift, if necessary 50 pounds or more. The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This is a high-energy, multi-faceted position requiring personal initiative and flexibility.

Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours per day

Must have vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus

Competencies:

Organizational Skills: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient workspace, manages time well

Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback.

Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current

Productivity: Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives

Technical Skills: Maintains current understanding of technical processes/equipment, uses technology to increase performance/productivity